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Spontaneous Mutations

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Spontaneous mutations


A) are rare, because of the semiconservative nature of DNA synthesis.
B) occur most frequently as a result of deamination (loss of cytosine or thymine) .
C) cannot be repaired.
D) are due to translocation of one region of the chromosome to another region in the DNA.
E) occur at a rate of approximately one in one billion.

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